daypack

[ dey-pak ]

noun

1. a relatively small backpack, with shoulder straps, used for day hikes, carrying books, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of daypack¹

day + pack ¹

Example Sentences

It’s a foundational piece of equipment right up there with my mountain bike and go-to daypack.

From Outside Online

Some hydration packs come with similar features to daypacks, with extra pockets and loops for storage.

From Popular-Science

If you’re looking to bring your work materials on the road, this daypack distributes weight evenly over your back, so you can skip the shoulder aches and strain.

From Popular-Science

If it’s any consolation, in my own experience surviving several days with nothing more than a daypack, the second night is more restful than the first.

From Popular-Science

I parked my van in the main lot near the dune field, strapped on my fully loaded daypack, and set off with my partner for an eight-mile off-trail adventure.

From Outside Online